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title: "Genetic Improvement Network Platform - Vegetables"
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# Genetic Improvement Network Platform - Vegetables

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d9c8038-1767-4382-848f-9cf0abefd2d9

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has awarded the contract for the Genetic Improvement Network Platform - Vegetables to the University of Warwick. The contract, valued at £3,554,503 GBP, falls under the research and development consultancy services category. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender period ending on 28th February 2024. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st July 2024 and end on 30th June 2029, with the delivery addresses in the SW1P 4DF postal code and West Midlands region.

This awarded tender offers potential business growth opportunities for research and development firms specializing in genetic improvements for major crops like oil seed rape. Companies with expertise in creating novel pre-breeding materials could find this tender suitable for expanding their services. The University of Warwick, as the current contract holder, presents an example of an educational institution being a viable participant in this procurement process, collaborating with government authorities like the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

## Notice

This contract is for research and development to enable the genetic improvement of UK major crops focussing on oil seed rape. The contract will enable the development of new information and resources for the sector, including novel pre-breeding material.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10aedb6e-c27d-482d-8348-7c8dd7324a98 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,554,503 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,554,503 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2024 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10aedb6e-c27d-482d-8348-7c8dd7324a98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10aedb6e-c27d-482d-8348-7c8dd7324a98
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d38f4020-b2cc-479d-a832-f79a1a62362c
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